A Benin based lawyer Barrister Dele Edokpayi has been charged to court on a four count charge bording on forgery and falsification of documents. Aigboje Ikhouria reports that the defendant, Barrister Dele Edokpayi in suit NumberFHC/41/2017 was charged to the court by the Inspector general of police.

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The controversial lawyer representing billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike (aka Evans), says the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) legal department should be overhauled as it seems "they do not know anything."
Mr. Olukoya Ogungbeje said this in the premises of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, after the hearing of the fundamental human right suit filed by Evans against the NPF, the Inspector General of Police, the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and the and Lagos StateCommissioner of Police.
In an interview outside the courtroom, Evans' lawyer slammed the Nigerian police and its officers, saying they were scared.
"We were in court, they argued their case, and they goofed. We came this morning, they are afraid of judgment. Who is fooling who?"
Continuing, he said, "They cannot approbate and reprobate in law. The police legal section needs to be overhauled. They don't know what they are doing. They don't know anything. We are the applicant and we are ready for judgment," he declared.
Evans had sued the police apparatus and its officers both at the national and state levels for unjustly holding him in detention. The man who is reputed to have made billions of naira from kidnapping is also asking for N300 million in damages.
At the last hearing, JusticeAbdulazizAnka adjourned the case for judgment till today, August 29, but an application filed by the police inhibited the scheduled judgment.
However, at the resumption of trial today, Justice Ankasaid he would not give judgment because of a pending application.
“The question is, can I still go ahead when there are still motions before me and the fact that the applicant refused service?” he asked. "I’ve read the case file, I’ve seen the processes attached inclusive of a court order.”
The police had approached the court with an application seeking an order to set aside the court's ruling that adjourned Evans fundamental human right suits for judgment today.
DavidIgbodo, the counsel for the police and the IGP, appearing in court for the first time, contended that Evans had not duly served them the originating summons, hence the need for an order to allow the 1st and 2nd respondents to serve their counter-affidavit.
Mr. Igbodo, also a commissioner of police in the Legal Department, argued that the court is duty bound to ensure fair hearing to all the parties, adding that they were now ready to move their application.
“This matter is very important to the IG,” he said, adding that before the 25th (of September), Evans would be charged to court.
The NPF also disowned Henry Obiazi, the lawyer who represented the 1st and 2nd respondents in court during the last hearing, saying he had “acted out of permission".
Ogungbeje, opposing the application, said the intention was to arrest the judgment.
“When judgment is slated, no application can stall judgment,” he stated. “It is our strong view to the learned counsel to the first and second respondents that his application is calculated to arrest the judgment of the court".
By mutual consent, the case was adjourned to September 5.

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http://www.africtoday.com
Kidnappers in Edo State struck in the afternoon yesterday in the southern parts of Edo state, seizing renowned human rights lawyer, Mike Ozekhome.
Edo state officials told Saharareporters that Mr. Ozekhome was kidnapped by armed gangs prowling the Benin -Auchi road around 3:00 PM at Ehor near Ekpoma.
The kidnappers have not made any contacts with Mr. Ozekhome's family.
However, Public InterestLawyersLeague, an NGO based in Abuja Nigeria has condemned the kidnap of Mr. Ozekhome stating that his seizure by unknown gunmen was due to the growing insecurity in Edo and Nigeria in general. Astatement signed by PILL's president, Abdul Mamhud, urged the kidnappers to free Mr. Ozekhome immediately.
The statement described Mr. Ozekhome as a "suave, outspoken Lagos lawyer whose contributions to constitutional and public laws are well two known."
Mr. Ozekhome who is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria hails from Edo State.

published:24 Aug 2013

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The legal firm of Mike Ozekhome's Chambers was registered in 1986 to practise Law in all its ramifications. The vision of the principal founder, Chief (Dr) MikeA.A. Ozekhome, SAN, is to provide legal and allied services to the local and international communities, private individuals, businessmen and women, governments, government parastatals and corporate organizations in Nigeria and abroad.
The Chambers which has handled some celebrated cases has its head-quarters in Lagos with branches in Abuja, Benin-city and Agenebode, Edo State.
The firm consists of twenty-five (25) full time lawyers and twenty (20) support staff which include an Administrator, Accountant, Secretary and other junior staff. Want the latest NigerianNews? Subscribe to NTA2Lagos by clicking on this link http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO-I2SZgDG6S6SF6FDZQbwQ?sub_confirmation=1 then on subscribe
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A Benin-based legal practitioner, Nosagie Osifo has called on stakeholders to prevail on ReverendOsama Usuanlele to obey the judgment of the Court of Appeal and step down as Prelate of BeninUnited BaptistMission.
Barrister Osifo made the statement at an interactive session with journalist in Benin City.
Barrister Nosagie Osifo said his clients who are the appellants has won the case in Appeal Court in may in a judgement delivered by Justice Boloukuromo Moses Ugo who stated clearly that the respondent is not even qualify to contest as the prelate of Benin United Baptist Mission if the Constitution of the Church is to be followed.
He said since the judgement, the respondent has refused to step down hence the need for the call of well-meaning individuals to prevail on him to accept the judgement in the interest of peace in the church.
Reacting to the claim, counsel to the respondent, Barrister Kingsley Obamogie said his client has not ran fowl of any law as there is already a stay of execution on the judgement which needed to be determined.
Barrister Obamogie who spoke in a telephone interview said until then all status quo remain as contained in stay of execution.
Counsel to the appellant’s, Barrister Nosagie Osifo has resolved to ensure all legal approach are explored to make sure the respondent obeys the Appeal Court judgement.
Reported by Efosa Uwangue.

Benin City

Benin City is a city (2006 est. pop. 1,147,188) and the capital of Edo State in southern Nigeria. It is a city approximately 40 kilometres (25mi) north of the Benin River. It is situated 320 kilometres (200mi) by road east of Lagos. Benin is the centre of Nigeria's rubber industry, but processing palm nuts for oil is also an important traditional industry.

History

The original people and founders of the Benin Empire, the Edo people, were initially ruled by the Ogiso (Kings of the Sky) dynasty who called their land Igodomigodo. The rulers or kings were commonly known as Ogiso. Igodo, the first Ogiso, wielded much influence and gained popularity as a good ruler. He died after a long reign and was succeeded by Ere, his eldest son. In the 12th century, a great palace intrigue and battle for power erupted between the warrior crown prince Ekaladerhan son of the last Ogiso and his young paternal uncle. In anger over an oracle, Prince Ekaladerhan left the royal court with his warriors. When his old father the Ogiso died, the Ogiso dynasty was ended as the people and royal kingmakers preferred their king's son as natural next in line to rule.

Benin Empire

The Benin Empire was a pre-colonial empire located in what is now southern Nigeria. Its capital was Edo, now known as Benin City, Edo. It should not be confused with the modern-day country called Benin, formerly called Dahomey. The Benin Empire was "one of the oldest and most highly developed states in the coastal hinterland of West Africa, dating perhaps to the eleventh century CE", until it was annexed by the British Empire in 1897.

The original people and founders of the Benin Empire, the Edo people, were initially ruled by the Ogiso (Kings of the Sky) dynasty who called their land Igodomigodo. The rulers or kings were commonly known as Ogiso. Igodo, the first Ogiso, wielded much influence and gained popularity as a good ruler. He died after a long reign and was succeeded by Ere, his eldest son. In the 12th century, a great palace intrigue and battle for power erupted between the warrior crown prince Ekaladerhan son of the last Ogiso and his young paternal uncle. In anger over an oracle, Prince Ekaladerhan left the royal court with his warriors. When his old father the Ogiso died, the Ogiso dynasty was ended as the people and royal kingmakers preferred their king's son as natural next in line to rule.

Edo (state)

History

The land now known as Edo state, with Benin City as it capital, has a long history of civilisation. Historians and researchers trace its existence to as far back as prehistoric times. As a well-organized unified community. Under a very formidable monarchial authority called Ogiso. With a verbal government machinery representing legislative, executive and judiciary, with some form of checks and balances more or democratic in form. With the people called Igodomigodo {Benins} {Edo} as it inhabitants.

As prince E. Eweka put it, "No one is really certain about the origin of the Edo people whose origin appears to have been lost in myths and legends of the distant past" What is very certain is that Edo Civilization is well over 6000 years according to scientific evidence and before the first ancient inhabitant of Edo land was unified under a monarchial authority of ogiso. The Igodomigodos {Edos} {Binis} govern themselves through the ancient system of seIf governance called Owere {community elders}. The oldest male person in the community who is also the senior among Owere is automatically installed as Odionwere {senior among the community elders}. Odionwere and Owere manage the day-to-day affair of their various communities. This system is still practice in Edo-land to this day.

Mike Ozekhome

Mike Agbedor Abu Ozekhome (born on October 15, 1957 at Iviukwe, Agenoebode in Edo State., Nigeria) is a lawyer and human rights activist, holding the rank of a Senior Advocate of Nigeria. He is known for his work as a constitutional lawyer.

Education

Ozekhome obtained his Bachelor of Laws degree (LL.B.) from the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (at the time, known as the University of Ife), graduating in 1980. He then attended the Nigerian Law School, Victoria Island Lagos (1981). Former chief Kanmi-Isola Osubu served as his pupil advisor following his admittance to the Nigerian Bar in July, 1981. Thereafter, he returned to Obafemi Awolowo University to earn his Master of Laws (LL.M.), receiving the degree in 1983.

Career

Prior to earning his LL.M., Ozekhome was posted to the Ministry of Justice, Yola as a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and then to the Federal Ministry of Justice, Lagos State. From there, he served as state counsel for the National Provident Fund (now Nigerian Social Insurance and Trust Fund (NSITF).

Benin Based Lawyer Dele Edokpayi Charged To Court For Forgery

A Benin based lawyer Barrister Dele Edokpayi has been charged to court on a four count charge bording on forgery and falsification of documents. Aigboje Ikhouria reports that the defendant, Barrister Dele Edokpayi in suit NumberFHC/41/2017 was charged to the court by the Inspector general of police.

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Police Legal Department Is Ignorant And Should Be Overhauled, Evans' Lawyer Taunts

Police Legal Department Is Ignorant And Should Be Overhauled, Evans' Lawyer Taunts

Police Legal Department Is Ignorant And Should Be Overhauled, Evans' Lawyer Taunts

The controversial lawyer representing billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike (aka Evans), says the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) legal department should be overhauled as it seems "they do not know anything."
Mr. Olukoya Ogungbeje said this in the premises of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, after the hearing of the fundamental human right suit filed by Evans against the NPF, the Inspector General of Police, the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and the and Lagos StateCommissioner of Police.
In an interview outside the courtroom, Evans' lawyer slammed the Nigerian police and its officers, saying they were scared.
"We were in court, they argued their case, and they goofed. We came this morning, they are afraid of judgment. Who is fooling who?"
Continuing, he said, "They cannot approbate and reprobate in law. The police legal section needs to be overhauled. They don't know what they are doing. They don't know anything. We are the applicant and we are ready for judgment," he declared.
Evans had sued the police apparatus and its officers both at the national and state levels for unjustly holding him in detention. The man who is reputed to have made billions of naira from kidnapping is also asking for N300 million in damages.
At the last hearing, JusticeAbdulazizAnka adjourned the case for judgment till today, August 29, but an application filed by the police inhibited the scheduled judgment.
However, at the resumption of trial today, Justice Ankasaid he would not give judgment because of a pending application.
“The question is, can I still go ahead when there are still motions before me and the fact that the applicant refused service?” he asked. "I’ve read the case file, I’ve seen the processes attached inclusive of a court order.”
The police had approached the court with an application seeking an order to set aside the court's ruling that adjourned Evans fundamental human right suits for judgment today.
DavidIgbodo, the counsel for the police and the IGP, appearing in court for the first time, contended that Evans had not duly served them the originating summons, hence the need for an order to allow the 1st and 2nd respondents to serve their counter-affidavit.
Mr. Igbodo, also a commissioner of police in the Legal Department, argued that the court is duty bound to ensure fair hearing to all the parties, adding that they were now ready to move their application.
“This matter is very important to the IG,” he said, adding that before the 25th (of September), Evans would be charged to court.
The NPF also disowned Henry Obiazi, the lawyer who represented the 1st and 2nd respondents in court during the last hearing, saying he had “acted out of permission".
Ogungbeje, opposing the application, said the intention was to arrest the judgment.
“When judgment is slated, no application can stall judgment,” he stated. “It is our strong view to the learned counsel to the first and second respondents that his application is calculated to arrest the judgment of the court".
By mutual consent, the case was adjourned to September 5.

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Coward "Area-Boys" Destroys Widow's Home in Benin City Over CDA Fees

Coward "Area-Boys" Destroys Widow's Home in Benin City Over CDA Fees

Coward "Area-Boys" Destroys Widow's Home in Benin City Over CDA Fees

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Human Rights Lawyer Mike Ozekhome Kidnapped

Human Rights Lawyer Mike Ozekhome Kidnapped

Human Rights Lawyer Mike Ozekhome Kidnapped

http://www.africtoday.com
Kidnappers in Edo State struck in the afternoon yesterday in the southern parts of Edo state, seizing renowned human rights lawyer, Mike Ozekhome.
Edo state officials told Saharareporters that Mr. Ozekhome was kidnapped by armed gangs prowling the Benin -Auchi road around 3:00 PM at Ehor near Ekpoma.
The kidnappers have not made any contacts with Mr. Ozekhome's family.
However, Public InterestLawyersLeague, an NGO based in Abuja Nigeria has condemned the kidnap of Mr. Ozekhome stating that his seizure by unknown gunmen was due to the growing insecurity in Edo and Nigeria in general. Astatement signed by PILL's president, Abdul Mamhud, urged the kidnappers to free Mr. Ozekhome immediately.
The statement described Mr. Ozekhome as a "suave, outspoken Lagos lawyer whose contributions to constitutional and public laws are well two known."
Mr. Ozekhome who is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria hails from Edo State.

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Two of a Kind With Cheif Mike and Josephine Ozekhome

Two of a Kind With Cheif Mike and Josephine Ozekhome

Two of a Kind With Cheif Mike and Josephine Ozekhome

The legal firm of Mike Ozekhome's Chambers was registered in 1986 to practise Law in all its ramifications. The vision of the principal founder, Chief (Dr) MikeA.A. Ozekhome, SAN, is to provide legal and allied services to the local and international communities, private individuals, businessmen and women, governments, government parastatals and corporate organizations in Nigeria and abroad.
The Chambers which has handled some celebrated cases has its head-quarters in Lagos with branches in Abuja, Benin-city and Agenebode, Edo State.
The firm consists of twenty-five (25) full time lawyers and twenty (20) support staff which include an Administrator, Accountant, Secretary and other junior staff. Want the latest NigerianNews? Subscribe to NTA2Lagos by clicking on this link http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO-I2SZgDG6S6SF6FDZQbwQ?sub_confirmation=1 then on subscribe
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Lawyer urges Rev. Usuanlele to obey Court judgment

Lawyer urges Rev. Usuanlele to obey Court judgment

Lawyer urges Rev. Usuanlele to obey Court judgment

A Benin-based legal practitioner, Nosagie Osifo has called on stakeholders to prevail on ReverendOsama Usuanlele to obey the judgment of the Court of Appeal and step down as Prelate of BeninUnited BaptistMission.
Barrister Osifo made the statement at an interactive session with journalist in Benin City.
Barrister Nosagie Osifo said his clients who are the appellants has won the case in Appeal Court in may in a judgement delivered by Justice Boloukuromo Moses Ugo who stated clearly that the respondent is not even qualify to contest as the prelate of Benin United Baptist Mission if the Constitution of the Church is to be followed.
He said since the judgement, the respondent has refused to step down hence the need for the call of well-meaning individuals to prevail on him to accept the judgement in the interest of peace in the church.
Reacting to the claim, counsel to the respondent, Barrister Kingsley Obamogie said his client has not ran fowl of any law as there is already a stay of execution on the judgement which needed to be determined.
Barrister Obamogie who spoke in a telephone interview said until then all status quo remain as contained in stay of execution.
Counsel to the appellant’s, Barrister Nosagie Osifo has resolved to ensure all legal approach are explored to make sure the respondent obeys the Appeal Court judgement.
Reported by Efosa Uwangue.

Benin Based Lawyer Dele Edokpayi Charged To Court For Forgery

A Benin based lawyer Barrister Dele Edokpayi has been charged to court on a four count charge bording on forgery and falsification of documents. Aigboje Ikhouria reports that the defendant, Barrister Dele Edokpayi in suit NumberFHC/41/2017 was charged to the court by the Inspector general of police.

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Police Legal Department Is Ignorant And Should Be Overhauled, Evans' Lawyer Taunts

The controversial lawyer representing billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike (aka Evans), says the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) legal department should be overhauled as it seems "they do not know anything."
Mr. Olukoya Ogungbeje said this in the premises of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, after the hearing of the fundamental human right suit filed by Evans against the NPF, the Inspector General of Police, the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and the and Lagos StateCommissioner of Police.
In an interview outside the courtroom, Evans' lawyer slammed the Nigerian police and its officers, saying they were scared.
"We were in court, they argued their case, and they goofed. We came this morning, they are afraid of judgment. Who is fooling who?"
Continuing, he said, "They can...

published: 30 Aug 2017

Coward "Area-Boys" Destroys Widow's Home in Benin City Over CDA Fees

published: 11 May 2018

Human Rights Lawyer Mike Ozekhome Kidnapped

http://www.africtoday.com
Kidnappers in Edo State struck in the afternoon yesterday in the southern parts of Edo state, seizing renowned human rights lawyer, Mike Ozekhome.
Edo state officials told Saharareporters that Mr. Ozekhome was kidnapped by armed gangs prowling the Benin -Auchi road around 3:00 PM at Ehor near Ekpoma.
The kidnappers have not made any contacts with Mr. Ozekhome's family.
However, Public InterestLawyersLeague, an NGO based in Abuja Nigeria has condemned the kidnap of Mr. Ozekhome stating that his seizure by unknown gunmen was due to the growing insecurity in Edo and Nigeria in general. Astatement signed by PILL's president, Abdul Mamhud, urged the kidnappers to free Mr. Ozekhome immediately.
The statement described Mr. Ozekhome as a "suave, outspoken Lagos law...

published: 24 Aug 2013

Two of a Kind With Cheif Mike and Josephine Ozekhome

The legal firm of Mike Ozekhome's Chambers was registered in 1986 to practise Law in all its ramifications. The vision of the principal founder, Chief (Dr) MikeA.A. Ozekhome, SAN, is to provide legal and allied services to the local and international communities, private individuals, businessmen and women, governments, government parastatals and corporate organizations in Nigeria and abroad.
The Chambers which has handled some celebrated cases has its head-quarters in Lagos with branches in Abuja, Benin-city and Agenebode, Edo State.
The firm consists of twenty-five (25) full time lawyers and twenty (20) support staff which include an Administrator, Accountant, Secretary and other junior staff. Want the latest NigerianNews? Subscribe to NTA2Lagos by clicking on this link http://www.youtu...

published: 03 Oct 2012

Lawyer urges Rev. Usuanlele to obey Court judgment

A Benin-based legal practitioner, Nosagie Osifo has called on stakeholders to prevail on ReverendOsama Usuanlele to obey the judgment of the Court of Appeal and step down as Prelate of BeninUnited BaptistMission.
Barrister Osifo made the statement at an interactive session with journalist in Benin City.
Barrister Nosagie Osifo said his clients who are the appellants has won the case in Appeal Court in may in a judgement delivered by Justice Boloukuromo Moses Ugo who stated clearly that the respondent is not even qualify to contest as the prelate of Benin United Baptist Mission if the Constitution of the Church is to be followed.
He said since the judgement, the respondent has refused to step down hence the need for the call of well-meaning individuals to prevail on him to accept the...

Benin Based Lawyer Dele Edokpayi Charged To Court For Forgery

A Benin based lawyer Barrister Dele Edokpayi has been charged to court on a four count charge bording on forgery and falsification of documents. Aigboje Ikhouri...

A Benin based lawyer Barrister Dele Edokpayi has been charged to court on a four count charge bording on forgery and falsification of documents. Aigboje Ikhouria reports that the defendant, Barrister Dele Edokpayi in suit NumberFHC/41/2017 was charged to the court by the Inspector general of police.

A Benin based lawyer Barrister Dele Edokpayi has been charged to court on a four count charge bording on forgery and falsification of documents. Aigboje Ikhouria reports that the defendant, Barrister Dele Edokpayi in suit NumberFHC/41/2017 was charged to the court by the Inspector general of police.

The controversial lawyer representing billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike (aka Evans), says the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) legal department should be overhauled as it seems "they do not know anything."
Mr. Olukoya Ogungbeje said this in the premises of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, after the hearing of the fundamental human right suit filed by Evans against the NPF, the Inspector General of Police, the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and the and Lagos StateCommissioner of Police.
In an interview outside the courtroom, Evans' lawyer slammed the Nigerian police and its officers, saying they were scared.
"We were in court, they argued their case, and they goofed. We came this morning, they are afraid of judgment. Who is fooling who?"
Continuing, he said, "They cannot approbate and reprobate in law. The police legal section needs to be overhauled. They don't know what they are doing. They don't know anything. We are the applicant and we are ready for judgment," he declared.
Evans had sued the police apparatus and its officers both at the national and state levels for unjustly holding him in detention. The man who is reputed to have made billions of naira from kidnapping is also asking for N300 million in damages.
At the last hearing, JusticeAbdulazizAnka adjourned the case for judgment till today, August 29, but an application filed by the police inhibited the scheduled judgment.
However, at the resumption of trial today, Justice Ankasaid he would not give judgment because of a pending application.
“The question is, can I still go ahead when there are still motions before me and the fact that the applicant refused service?” he asked. "I’ve read the case file, I’ve seen the processes attached inclusive of a court order.”
The police had approached the court with an application seeking an order to set aside the court's ruling that adjourned Evans fundamental human right suits for judgment today.
DavidIgbodo, the counsel for the police and the IGP, appearing in court for the first time, contended that Evans had not duly served them the originating summons, hence the need for an order to allow the 1st and 2nd respondents to serve their counter-affidavit.
Mr. Igbodo, also a commissioner of police in the Legal Department, argued that the court is duty bound to ensure fair hearing to all the parties, adding that they were now ready to move their application.
“This matter is very important to the IG,” he said, adding that before the 25th (of September), Evans would be charged to court.
The NPF also disowned Henry Obiazi, the lawyer who represented the 1st and 2nd respondents in court during the last hearing, saying he had “acted out of permission".
Ogungbeje, opposing the application, said the intention was to arrest the judgment.
“When judgment is slated, no application can stall judgment,” he stated. “It is our strong view to the learned counsel to the first and second respondents that his application is calculated to arrest the judgment of the court".
By mutual consent, the case was adjourned to September 5.

The controversial lawyer representing billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike (aka Evans), says the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) legal department should be overhauled as it seems "they do not know anything."
Mr. Olukoya Ogungbeje said this in the premises of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, after the hearing of the fundamental human right suit filed by Evans against the NPF, the Inspector General of Police, the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and the and Lagos StateCommissioner of Police.
In an interview outside the courtroom, Evans' lawyer slammed the Nigerian police and its officers, saying they were scared.
"We were in court, they argued their case, and they goofed. We came this morning, they are afraid of judgment. Who is fooling who?"
Continuing, he said, "They cannot approbate and reprobate in law. The police legal section needs to be overhauled. They don't know what they are doing. They don't know anything. We are the applicant and we are ready for judgment," he declared.
Evans had sued the police apparatus and its officers both at the national and state levels for unjustly holding him in detention. The man who is reputed to have made billions of naira from kidnapping is also asking for N300 million in damages.
At the last hearing, JusticeAbdulazizAnka adjourned the case for judgment till today, August 29, but an application filed by the police inhibited the scheduled judgment.
However, at the resumption of trial today, Justice Ankasaid he would not give judgment because of a pending application.
“The question is, can I still go ahead when there are still motions before me and the fact that the applicant refused service?” he asked. "I’ve read the case file, I’ve seen the processes attached inclusive of a court order.”
The police had approached the court with an application seeking an order to set aside the court's ruling that adjourned Evans fundamental human right suits for judgment today.
DavidIgbodo, the counsel for the police and the IGP, appearing in court for the first time, contended that Evans had not duly served them the originating summons, hence the need for an order to allow the 1st and 2nd respondents to serve their counter-affidavit.
Mr. Igbodo, also a commissioner of police in the Legal Department, argued that the court is duty bound to ensure fair hearing to all the parties, adding that they were now ready to move their application.
“This matter is very important to the IG,” he said, adding that before the 25th (of September), Evans would be charged to court.
The NPF also disowned Henry Obiazi, the lawyer who represented the 1st and 2nd respondents in court during the last hearing, saying he had “acted out of permission".
Ogungbeje, opposing the application, said the intention was to arrest the judgment.
“When judgment is slated, no application can stall judgment,” he stated. “It is our strong view to the learned counsel to the first and second respondents that his application is calculated to arrest the judgment of the court".
By mutual consent, the case was adjourned to September 5.

Human Rights Lawyer Mike Ozekhome Kidnapped

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Kidnappers in Edo State struck in the afternoon yesterday in the southern parts of Edo state, seizing renowned human rights lawyer, M...

http://www.africtoday.com
Kidnappers in Edo State struck in the afternoon yesterday in the southern parts of Edo state, seizing renowned human rights lawyer, Mike Ozekhome.
Edo state officials told Saharareporters that Mr. Ozekhome was kidnapped by armed gangs prowling the Benin -Auchi road around 3:00 PM at Ehor near Ekpoma.
The kidnappers have not made any contacts with Mr. Ozekhome's family.
However, Public InterestLawyersLeague, an NGO based in Abuja Nigeria has condemned the kidnap of Mr. Ozekhome stating that his seizure by unknown gunmen was due to the growing insecurity in Edo and Nigeria in general. Astatement signed by PILL's president, Abdul Mamhud, urged the kidnappers to free Mr. Ozekhome immediately.
The statement described Mr. Ozekhome as a "suave, outspoken Lagos lawyer whose contributions to constitutional and public laws are well two known."
Mr. Ozekhome who is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria hails from Edo State.

http://www.africtoday.com
Kidnappers in Edo State struck in the afternoon yesterday in the southern parts of Edo state, seizing renowned human rights lawyer, Mike Ozekhome.
Edo state officials told Saharareporters that Mr. Ozekhome was kidnapped by armed gangs prowling the Benin -Auchi road around 3:00 PM at Ehor near Ekpoma.
The kidnappers have not made any contacts with Mr. Ozekhome's family.
However, Public InterestLawyersLeague, an NGO based in Abuja Nigeria has condemned the kidnap of Mr. Ozekhome stating that his seizure by unknown gunmen was due to the growing insecurity in Edo and Nigeria in general. Astatement signed by PILL's president, Abdul Mamhud, urged the kidnappers to free Mr. Ozekhome immediately.
The statement described Mr. Ozekhome as a "suave, outspoken Lagos lawyer whose contributions to constitutional and public laws are well two known."
Mr. Ozekhome who is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria hails from Edo State.

The legal firm of Mike Ozekhome's Chambers was registered in 1986 to practise Law in all its ramifications. The vision of the principal founder, Chief (Dr) MikeA.A. Ozekhome, SAN, is to provide legal and allied services to the local and international communities, private individuals, businessmen and women, governments, government parastatals and corporate organizations in Nigeria and abroad.
The Chambers which has handled some celebrated cases has its head-quarters in Lagos with branches in Abuja, Benin-city and Agenebode, Edo State.
The firm consists of twenty-five (25) full time lawyers and twenty (20) support staff which include an Administrator, Accountant, Secretary and other junior staff. Want the latest NigerianNews? Subscribe to NTA2Lagos by clicking on this link http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO-I2SZgDG6S6SF6FDZQbwQ?sub_confirmation=1 then on subscribe
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The legal firm of Mike Ozekhome's Chambers was registered in 1986 to practise Law in all its ramifications. The vision of the principal founder, Chief (Dr) MikeA.A. Ozekhome, SAN, is to provide legal and allied services to the local and international communities, private individuals, businessmen and women, governments, government parastatals and corporate organizations in Nigeria and abroad.
The Chambers which has handled some celebrated cases has its head-quarters in Lagos with branches in Abuja, Benin-city and Agenebode, Edo State.
The firm consists of twenty-five (25) full time lawyers and twenty (20) support staff which include an Administrator, Accountant, Secretary and other junior staff. Want the latest NigerianNews? Subscribe to NTA2Lagos by clicking on this link http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO-I2SZgDG6S6SF6FDZQbwQ?sub_confirmation=1 then on subscribe
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Lawyer urges Rev. Usuanlele to obey Court judgment

A Benin-based legal practitioner, Nosagie Osifo has called on stakeholders to prevail on ReverendOsama Usuanlele to obey the judgment of the Court of Appeal an...

A Benin-based legal practitioner, Nosagie Osifo has called on stakeholders to prevail on ReverendOsama Usuanlele to obey the judgment of the Court of Appeal and step down as Prelate of BeninUnited BaptistMission.
Barrister Osifo made the statement at an interactive session with journalist in Benin City.
Barrister Nosagie Osifo said his clients who are the appellants has won the case in Appeal Court in may in a judgement delivered by Justice Boloukuromo Moses Ugo who stated clearly that the respondent is not even qualify to contest as the prelate of Benin United Baptist Mission if the Constitution of the Church is to be followed.
He said since the judgement, the respondent has refused to step down hence the need for the call of well-meaning individuals to prevail on him to accept the judgement in the interest of peace in the church.
Reacting to the claim, counsel to the respondent, Barrister Kingsley Obamogie said his client has not ran fowl of any law as there is already a stay of execution on the judgement which needed to be determined.
Barrister Obamogie who spoke in a telephone interview said until then all status quo remain as contained in stay of execution.
Counsel to the appellant’s, Barrister Nosagie Osifo has resolved to ensure all legal approach are explored to make sure the respondent obeys the Appeal Court judgement.
Reported by Efosa Uwangue.

A Benin-based legal practitioner, Nosagie Osifo has called on stakeholders to prevail on ReverendOsama Usuanlele to obey the judgment of the Court of Appeal and step down as Prelate of BeninUnited BaptistMission.
Barrister Osifo made the statement at an interactive session with journalist in Benin City.
Barrister Nosagie Osifo said his clients who are the appellants has won the case in Appeal Court in may in a judgement delivered by Justice Boloukuromo Moses Ugo who stated clearly that the respondent is not even qualify to contest as the prelate of Benin United Baptist Mission if the Constitution of the Church is to be followed.
He said since the judgement, the respondent has refused to step down hence the need for the call of well-meaning individuals to prevail on him to accept the judgement in the interest of peace in the church.
Reacting to the claim, counsel to the respondent, Barrister Kingsley Obamogie said his client has not ran fowl of any law as there is already a stay of execution on the judgement which needed to be determined.
Barrister Obamogie who spoke in a telephone interview said until then all status quo remain as contained in stay of execution.
Counsel to the appellant’s, Barrister Nosagie Osifo has resolved to ensure all legal approach are explored to make sure the respondent obeys the Appeal Court judgement.
Reported by Efosa Uwangue.

Benin Based Lawyer Dele Edokpayi Charged To Court For Forgery

A Benin based lawyer Barrister Dele Edokpayi has been charged to court on a four count charge bording on forgery and falsification of documents. Aigboje Ikhouria reports that the defendant, Barrister Dele Edokpayi in suit NumberFHC/41/2017 was charged to the court by the Inspector general of police.

Police Legal Department Is Ignorant And Should Be Overhauled, Evans' Lawyer Taunts

The controversial lawyer representing billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike (aka Evans), says the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) legal department should be overhauled as it seems "they do not know anything."
Mr. Olukoya Ogungbeje said this in the premises of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, after the hearing of the fundamental human right suit filed by Evans against the NPF, the Inspector General of Police, the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and the and Lagos StateCommissioner of Police.
In an interview outside the courtroom, Evans' lawyer slammed the Nigerian police and its officers, saying they were scared.
"We were in court, they argued their case, and they goofed. We came this morning, they are afraid of judgment. Who is fooling who?"
Continuing, he said, "They cannot approbate and reprobate in law. The police legal section needs to be overhauled. They don't know what they are doing. They don't know anything. We are the applicant and we are ready for judgment," he declared.
Evans had sued the police apparatus and its officers both at the national and state levels for unjustly holding him in detention. The man who is reputed to have made billions of naira from kidnapping is also asking for N300 million in damages.
At the last hearing, JusticeAbdulazizAnka adjourned the case for judgment till today, August 29, but an application filed by the police inhibited the scheduled judgment.
However, at the resumption of trial today, Justice Ankasaid he would not give judgment because of a pending application.
“The question is, can I still go ahead when there are still motions before me and the fact that the applicant refused service?” he asked. "I’ve read the case file, I’ve seen the processes attached inclusive of a court order.”
The police had approached the court with an application seeking an order to set aside the court's ruling that adjourned Evans fundamental human right suits for judgment today.
DavidIgbodo, the counsel for the police and the IGP, appearing in court for the first time, contended that Evans had not duly served them the originating summons, hence the need for an order to allow the 1st and 2nd respondents to serve their counter-affidavit.
Mr. Igbodo, also a commissioner of police in the Legal Department, argued that the court is duty bound to ensure fair hearing to all the parties, adding that they were now ready to move their application.
“This matter is very important to the IG,” he said, adding that before the 25th (of September), Evans would be charged to court.
The NPF also disowned Henry Obiazi, the lawyer who represented the 1st and 2nd respondents in court during the last hearing, saying he had “acted out of permission".
Ogungbeje, opposing the application, said the intention was to arrest the judgment.
“When judgment is slated, no application can stall judgment,” he stated. “It is our strong view to the learned counsel to the first and second respondents that his application is calculated to arrest the judgment of the court".
By mutual consent, the case was adjourned to September 5.

Human Rights Lawyer Mike Ozekhome Kidnapped

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Kidnappers in Edo State struck in the afternoon yesterday in the southern parts of Edo state, seizing renowned human rights lawyer, Mike Ozekhome.
Edo state officials told Saharareporters that Mr. Ozekhome was kidnapped by armed gangs prowling the Benin -Auchi road around 3:00 PM at Ehor near Ekpoma.
The kidnappers have not made any contacts with Mr. Ozekhome's family.
However, Public InterestLawyersLeague, an NGO based in Abuja Nigeria has condemned the kidnap of Mr. Ozekhome stating that his seizure by unknown gunmen was due to the growing insecurity in Edo and Nigeria in general. Astatement signed by PILL's president, Abdul Mamhud, urged the kidnappers to free Mr. Ozekhome immediately.
The statement described Mr. Ozekhome as a "suave, outspoken Lagos lawyer whose contributions to constitutional and public laws are well two known."
Mr. Ozekhome who is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria hails from Edo State.

Two of a Kind With Cheif Mike and Josephine Ozekhome

The legal firm of Mike Ozekhome's Chambers was registered in 1986 to practise Law in all its ramifications. The vision of the principal founder, Chief (Dr) MikeA.A. Ozekhome, SAN, is to provide legal and allied services to the local and international communities, private individuals, businessmen and women, governments, government parastatals and corporate organizations in Nigeria and abroad.
The Chambers which has handled some celebrated cases has its head-quarters in Lagos with branches in Abuja, Benin-city and Agenebode, Edo State.
The firm consists of twenty-five (25) full time lawyers and twenty (20) support staff which include an Administrator, Accountant, Secretary and other junior staff. Want the latest NigerianNews? Subscribe to NTA2Lagos by clicking on this link http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO-I2SZgDG6S6SF6FDZQbwQ?sub_confirmation=1 then on subscribe
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Lawyer urges Rev. Usuanlele to obey Court judgment

A Benin-based legal practitioner, Nosagie Osifo has called on stakeholders to prevail on ReverendOsama Usuanlele to obey the judgment of the Court of Appeal and step down as Prelate of BeninUnited BaptistMission.
Barrister Osifo made the statement at an interactive session with journalist in Benin City.
Barrister Nosagie Osifo said his clients who are the appellants has won the case in Appeal Court in may in a judgement delivered by Justice Boloukuromo Moses Ugo who stated clearly that the respondent is not even qualify to contest as the prelate of Benin United Baptist Mission if the Constitution of the Church is to be followed.
He said since the judgement, the respondent has refused to step down hence the need for the call of well-meaning individuals to prevail on him to accept the judgement in the interest of peace in the church.
Reacting to the claim, counsel to the respondent, Barrister Kingsley Obamogie said his client has not ran fowl of any law as there is already a stay of execution on the judgement which needed to be determined.
Barrister Obamogie who spoke in a telephone interview said until then all status quo remain as contained in stay of execution.
Counsel to the appellant’s, Barrister Nosagie Osifo has resolved to ensure all legal approach are explored to make sure the respondent obeys the Appeal Court judgement.
Reported by Efosa Uwangue.

Benin City

Benin City is a city (2006 est. pop. 1,147,188) and the capital of Edo State in southern Nigeria. It is a city approximately 40 kilometres (25mi) north of the Benin River. It is situated 320 kilometres (200mi) by road east of Lagos. Benin is the centre of Nigeria's rubber industry, but processing palm nuts for oil is also an important traditional industry.

History

The original people and founders of the Benin Empire, the Edo people, were initially ruled by the Ogiso (Kings of the Sky) dynasty who called their land Igodomigodo. The rulers or kings were commonly known as Ogiso. Igodo, the first Ogiso, wielded much influence and gained popularity as a good ruler. He died after a long reign and was succeeded by Ere, his eldest son. In the 12th century, a great palace intrigue and battle for power erupted between the warrior crown prince Ekaladerhan son of the last Ogiso and his young paternal uncle. In anger over an oracle, Prince Ekaladerhan left the royal court with his warriors. When his old father the Ogiso died, the Ogiso dynasty was ended as the people and royal kingmakers preferred their king's son as natural next in line to rule.